Pleading for Sabauddin's discharge, Naqvi said the prosecution had also failed to explain their claim as to how the maps allegedly made by Faheem were sent to Pakistan by Sabauddin. Besides, Kasab had not implicated Sabauddin in his confession, he said.
In another development, Sabuaddin withdrew his application which sought dismissal of police officers for alleged torture in custody and arrest of FBI sleuths Jeff and Mike for interrogating him in this case.
The court allowed advocate K B N Laam to appear along with Naqvi for accused Sabauddin.
Hearing plea of the accused, the court also directed Investigating officer to produce the belongings of Sabauddin on the next occasion as he has sought return of his property.
The court also granted time till May 2 to lawyer Saba Qureshi to submit arguments on behalf of accused Faheem Ansari on charges proposed by the prosecution against him.